The names of cabinet members for the first phase of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet have been finalized, officially marking progress in the formation of the new provincial government.

According to sources, the initial phase will include 10 members, with an official announcement expected soon.

Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail on Thursday, confirmed that the cabinet has been formed on the PTI founder's directives. “The announcement will be made soon. In the first phase, the cabinet will consist of more than ten members,” the chief minister said.

Ex-ministers to return to cabinet

Sources said that former ministers Meena Khan Afridi and Aftab Alam will be returning to the provincial cabinet. Both previously held key portfolios — Meena Khan Afridi served as a minister from Peshawar, while Aftab Alam, a former law minister from Kohat, is set to resume his role in the new setup.

Additionally, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Muzammil Aslam is also expected to secure a place in the KP cabinet as part of the government’s new lineup.

Names under consideration for cabinet positions

The finalized list and potential inclusions reflect a mix of experienced and regionally diverse leadership. Those confirmed or likely to be part of the first phase include:

Meena Khan Afridi (Peshawar)
Aftab Alam (Kohat)
Adnan Qadri (Khyber district)
Dr. Amjad (Swat), former housing minister
Ehtesham Ali Advocate (Mardan), former health advisor
Idrees Khattak (Nowshera)
Akbar Ayub Khan (Haripur), Chief Whip in the KP Assembly
Arif Ahmadzai (Peshawar)
Mian Sharafat (Dera)
Riaz Khan (Buner)

Officials said that the cabinet composition has been finalized in consultation with senior PTI leadership, ensuring representation from across key districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The formal announcement of the KP cabinet lineup is expected in the coming days following final approval from the PTI founder. Sources indicate that portfolios will be distributed after the official oath-taking ceremony.